Category: Mines Rescue

S426 OTY / S418 OTY
Mines Rescue Service
Volvo FL10
Ex-National Coal Board, now at Boulby mine.

S426 OTY
Mines Rescue Service
Volvo FL10
Towing an Emergency Mobile Generator. Ex-National Coal Board, now at Boulby mine.

RSG 276Y
National Coal Board
Bedford CF 350
Used for mines rescues in the 1980s

KKU 655P National Coal Board Mines Rescue Atkinson Borderer with Rolls Royce engine. After seeing many years of active service, the vehicle was restored and is now in preservation and is displayed around the country. Different trailers can be attached, such as an emergency winder or low loader vehicle carrier.

D126 YOO Cumbria Ore Mine Rescue Unit (Comru) Mercedes Unimog This rugged off road vehicle can carry a lot of equipment to locations may miles from the nearest road. To keep the vehicle looking good, it has been vinyl wrapped in white with the livery applied over the top.

B812 UHD This yellow Ford Transit was in service with the Mines Rescue Service before being retired into preservation.



The rear view of the 1980s equipment van.

YP58 HBF Mines Rescue have this Ford Transit as the ‘first away’ emergency response vehicle at Kellingley Mine. It is fitted with two blue light bars on the roof as well as repeaters in the front grille.



The front, showing how it would be seen in your rear view mirror. In addition to the blue flashing lights are wig-wag headlights.



The rear, showing the smart livery and high-visibility chevrons.



In the back is an array of equipment including breathing apparatus, stretcher and lighting.



The vehicle on stand-by outside the rescue station.

YS54 MBU This Ford Ranger in silver is used as an emergency response vehicle by the Mines Rescue Service. It is fitted with a blue flashing light bar and is labelled as a Confined Spaces Rescue Cover vehicle.



A look at the side and rear of the 2004 Ford Ranger.

YP04 DWW A Ford Transit Connect that is used for routine training by the Mines Rescue Service.



The rear of the Transit Connect.

YM08 KSJ A Ford Transit that is used for routine training by the Mines Rescue Service.



The rear view of the Transit showing that it is badges as a Technical Support Unit.

YP54 HGY Mines Rescue Service Ltd. operate this Ford Ranger for Confined Spaces Rescue Cover.



The rear view.

FN04 XEB This 2004 Nissan X-Trail is used as a Surface Hazards Emergency Response Unit by the Government’s The Coal Authority and the Mines Rescue Service.



The rear view.

YP03 BZW This white Ford Transit is used for non-emergency work by the mines rescue service. It has a yellow stripe up the side and no warning beacons.



The rear and nearside view, showing advertising for the services offered.

R490 OCH This yellow Ford Transit is the primary turnout vehicle for the Mine Rescue Service in Selby. It is fitted with a roof mounted blue light bar and yellow stripes up the sides and across the front.



This is the view inside the back of the Transit. Ropes, breathing apparatus and first aid equipment are carried amongst other tools.

T926 JHE This Ford Galaxy is used for emergency personnel transportation. It is used when an incident demands additional trained personnel, but not additional rescue equipment. It is not unusual for this vehicle to travel hundreds of miles to assist other mine rescuers. The comfort level and speed far exceeds that of the Ford Transit.



The rear view of the Ford Galaxy. This £24,000 MPV is the V6 ghia model with the 2.8 litre petrol engine producing 174 break horsepower. The light bar is mounted on the roof rails to aid removal when selling the vehicle later. A 51-plate darker blue 2.3 litre Galaxy has also been purchased. It is undecided if this vehicle will be liveried-up or not (not pictured).

M326 XWF Another Ford Transit based at the Selby station. This is the Hi-Cube version (high roof line) because it is a personnel carrier. It has two sets of blue lights on the roof. It is quite unusual for an emergency vehicle of this height not to have additional blue repeater lights mounted next to the headlamps. The blue roof lights may not be seen when motorists look in their mirrors.